The McCallie School Select Men's Ensemble will lead in the 10:40 a.m. worship service Sunday at Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church, 612 James Blvd., Signal Mountain. Dr. Tim Filston will preach at both the worship services on "Forget Your Wallet?" part of the continuing Fall Sermon Series, Cause to Pause. His text will be Luke 9:1-6.

The topic for the Family Night Made in 3-D program Wednesday, Nov. 6, will be on "Sex: desire and intimacy." The program begins at 6:15 in Dudley Hall. Dinner at 5:30 is by reservation. The program on Nov. 20 will be Family Craft Night with a selection of pottery from River City Pottery and no pre-ordering.

The Highlanders will attend the Radio City Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes Dec. 7. Lunch, sightseeing and the program will be $125 and must be paid by Nov. 7. Make reservations with Christie Wildman at 886-2190 or Wildman@signalpres.org.

"Christmas Chai With Malachi," a four-week Bible study for women, will be Nov. 7, 14, 21 and Dec. 5 at 9:30 a.m. in Youth Café. Register at www:signalpres.org, or bslabber@signalpres.org or 886-2190.

Middle Valley Church of God, located at 1703 Thrasher Pike in Hixson, announces that Pastor Mitch McClure will speak on the topic, "Everything Is Going To Be Alright" in the 10:30 a.m. service this Sunday, as part of the church Resurrection Celebration. This sermon is part of a special series of sermons based on the need for the church ... (click for more)

The other day I was reading an article that said biblical names are declining in popularity. Aha. That’s why I haven’t heard of any babies lately being named Mephibosheth, Absalom, Hophni, Jereboam or Eliphelet! And given the ruthless reputation of Queen Jezebel (1 Kings 18-21), it’s no wonder that’s not a name of choice in maternity wards around the nation. Who would want their ... (click for more)

Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam on Tuesday unveiled additions to the FY 2015-2016 budget that will be considered by the General Assembly in the coming weeks, including added funding for K-12. The governor last week met with school superintendents from the largest systems in the state over the issue of state funding for K-12. The next day, the Hamilton County Schools joined ... (click for more)

A city detective who was arrested twice in four months has been fired by Police Chief Fred Fletcher. David Catchings had been charged with DUI last September and then with domestic assault at the end of the year. Police said, "After a complete review of both investigations – which included recommendations from Internal Affairs, the Administrative Review Committee and Officer ... (click for more)

March 30 has been set aside as National Doctors’ Day since 1933 as a time to recognize the contributions made by our physicians. While the recognition is appreciated, our greatest satisfaction comes from caring for our patients. For 132 years, the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society has been the physicians’ voice as we worked together to improve health of our community. ... (click for more)

About 51 years ago, right after Jim Creel had graduated from the University of Texas and was in Guadalajara for medical school, he was surprised to find a complete stranger sitting on his battered and dusty Volkswagen. “He had seen my Longhorns sticker and was thrilled to find somebody else in Mexico who loved the University of Texas. “That’s when our friendship started and it ... (click for more)